File Eviction Online in Texas - Step by Step Process
The Process
1. File Petition directly to court in minutes (Realtime)
This step will get you started. Before you start, make sure you meet Eviction Requirements
You will not be able to
proceed with the
following steps until the petition is accepted
2. Service of Process
The court issues a citation to notify the tenant (defendant) about the eviction lawsuit. The citation includes: Information about the eviction case. The deadline for the tenant to respond. The date, time, and location of the eviction hearing. The citation is delivered to the tenant by a constable, sheriff. It is a good idea to check with the court to make sure the notice was sent.3. Court Hearing
3. Writ
Writ of Possession
Use this process to ask the court to order the petitoner's property to be seized to satisify the
judgment
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Writ of Execution
Use this process to ask the court to order the defendant's property to be seized and sold to satisfy the
judgment
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Writ of Garnishment
Use this process to ask the court to order a third party (like a bank) to hand over assets they hold for
the defendant to satisfy the judgment.
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